Can I share my political views online?

While social media may seem like a place for sharing personal feelings rather than professional opinions, doctors must remain aware of how they could be perceived, Abi Rimmer hears Abi Rimmer Your behaviour mattersEmma Davies, medicolegal consultant at the Medical Protection Society, says, "Given the conflicts around the world and the pressures on the NHS, it's expected that we'll have our own opinions on these emotive matters.Social media are ever changing and fast growing, and they've been the downfall of some high profile people.Doctors may not be 'high profile' but in my experience they too are exposed to personal and professional risk from expressing strongly held views on social media.